Joseph Nelson (R) with Nana Kwesi Agyeman IX
The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove traditional area in Ahanta West Municipality, Nana Kwesi Agyeman IX, yesterday 24th February, 2025 paid a courtesy call on Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, at Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC).
The traditional ruler accompanied by his elders, said they paid the courtesy call on the Minister to show appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing him as the minister for the region.
In addition to that, the Chief said his delegation wanted to take the lead as the first traditional rulers to visit the Minister as one sign of love and respect for being one of the loyal sons of Ahanta to have occupied the enviable position.
During the meeting with the Minister, the paramount Chief and his entourage, enumerated a number of development projects they said that have been lacking in Ahanta and must be tackled by government.
These include, good road network, good health care infrastructure, good education infrastructure and available jobs for the teaming unemployed youth.
The paramount chief also appealed to the minister to conduct himself very well in office against plots, temptations and anything capable of putting his name, his family and Ahanta reputation into jeopardy.
Nana Kwesi Agyeman IX again, asked Joseph Nelson to guard against discrimination in the discharge of his duties while in office.
He said as the regional minister, he must treat all the Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts equal in the performance of his official duties.
He also lauded his calm nature, demeanor as a public office holder, respect for humanity, intelligence and above all, his intellectual prowess in handling issues.
All these, together, he said make the minister an exceptional character capable of handling the Western Region for purposes of peace, stability, unity and cohesion to drive development and growth.
Responding to the clarion call made by the the traditional ruler and his elders with the message delivered, Joseph Nelson said he is aware of the dynamics of the region, it’s challenges, potential and capabilities.
In Ahanta West for instance, he mentioned health challenges as being critical with reference to the district hospital and the lack of adequate facilities to handle patients as something he would assist to address
Therefore, he said he would work with the right institutions, the right people and reposition the development direction of the region through concerted effort
He also assured the Chief and his elders of his determination to work hard and redeem the image of Ahanta and for that matter Western Region.
He called for unity and cohesion among traditional authorities in the region while assuring them of effective collaboration to effect change and direct the path of growth in the region.
He appealed to the chief who is also Vice President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs to work Lower Dixcove traditional leader pays courtesy call on Western Regional Minister with President of the House, Nana Kobina Nketsia (V) to make the Western Region proud.